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Terms of use

These terms protect the integrity of the archive while keeping its stories available for respectful reading and sharing.

Using the archive

You may browse and share links to public Held in Care pages for personal, noncommercial purposes. Do not interfere with the site, attempt unauthorized access, scrape it abusively, misrepresent its records, or use its material to harm an animal or person.

Stories and media

Unless otherwise stated, the archive's writing, photography, video, identity, and design may not be republished, sold, or used commercially without permission. Linking to the original public record is welcome.

Archive information

Held in Care aims to keep records accurate and humane, but circumstances change and a published page may not contain every fact. Archive content is not veterinary, legal, financial, or tax advice.

Contributions

Contributions are also governed by the Contribution and Refund Policy. Completing payment indicates acceptance of the applicable amount, frequency, and those terms.

Availability and changes

The site may be corrected, reorganized, interrupted, or withdrawn as needed to protect the archive and its subjects. Material changes to these terms will be published here with a revised effective date.